INEL 101 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Students will learn best practices for working safely with electrical power. Students will also apply proper Lockout/Tagout procedures by demonstrating the ability to safely isolate multiple energy sources to prevent workplace injury.

INEL 110 ELECTRICAL MATH

Students will apply arithmetic operations and algebraic reasoning to analyze and solve practical electrical trade problems. Students will also utilize trigonometric functions as they relate to the electrical trades.

INEL 115 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Students explore electron theory, circuit fundamentals, Ohm's Law, and the relationship between electrical and magnetic phenomena.

INEL 116 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & OHM's LAW

This course develops students' ability to read schematic diagrams and analyze series, parallel, and combination DC circuits. Students apply Ohm's Law and use electrical measurement instruments while building practical troubleshooting skills for diagnosing circuit faults common to the electrical trades.

INEL 117 ALTERNATING CURRENT & REACTIVE COMPONENTS

This course introduces alternating current principles, including AC generation, transmission, and measurement. Students analyze resistive, inductive, and capacitive circuit behavior and explore reactive power. They will also develop an understanding of single-phase and three-phase power systems fundamental to the electrical trades.

INEL 120 MOTOR CONTROLS 1

This course introduces the principals of putting electricity to work and creating practical solutions to industrial equipment control problems. The function and wiring of control devices will be explained and utilized to build functional circuits.

INEL 121 MOTOR CONTROLS 2

Students will design, analyze and build AC motor control circuits utilizing an array of complex control devices. Advanced concepts such as braking, event sequencing and systematic troubleshooting will be implemented.

INEL 122 MOTOR CONTROLS 3

Students will analyze and construct advanced AC motor control circuits. The focus will be on programing, connecting, and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs). Reduced-voltage starting techniques and fault diagnosis will also be explored.

INEL 135 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC

This class focuses on the National Electric Code ® (N.E.C.). The student will explore the reasoning behind these rules of safe electrical practices and apply the code to a wide range of scenarios commonly encountered by electricians.